Nikon D810A vs Sony Alpha SLT-A58

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD810AAlpha SLT-A58
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A57
      MSRP$3799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.2 x 15.4 mm
      Total Pixels37.09 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49125456 x 3632
      Other ResolutionsFX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1-3 increments3 frames, H/L selectable
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5115
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points153
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Lens MountNikon FSony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD (RGBW)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.97x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.65x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m (@ ISO 100)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      DxO Low Light ISO753
      DxO Color Depth23.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Dimensions146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.74 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)492 g (1.08 lb / 17.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 6.6 x 6"8.6 x 7.2 x 6.5"
      Package Weight4.55 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Battery PackEN-EL15NP-FM500H
      Battery Life1200 shots690 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Nikon D810A Sony Alpha SLT-A58
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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